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5G Antennas for Mobile Applications Integrating mmWave and sub-6GHz technology in cellular devices Qualcomm announced a major step forward in implementing 5G hardware into cellular devices for use in 5G wireless and mobile networks. The QTM052 mmWave antenna module and QPM56xx RF module allow for 5G frequencies to be accessed in conjunction with a 5G... Read More

Department of Energy Battery Charger Regulation What you need to know about new charger performance requirements As per new U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) regulations, battery chargers that are manufactured on or after June 13th, 2018 will be required to meet certain efficiency levels when tested in accordance with 10 CFR Appendix Y to Subpart... Read More

Conquering Your First Product Safety Evaluation What you need to know about your first product safety evaluation Whether you run a small start-up or you work for a huge multi-national; if you produce products that involve electricity, it’s likely that you’re going to be confronted with electrical product safety requirements. Almost every industrialized country has... Read More

FAQ: Risk Management for IEC 60601-1 What you need to know about Risk Management for medical devices What is Risk Management in 60601? Risk management is a series of risk evaluations performed by the manufacturer, based on ISO 14971, which are undertaken and documented throughout the design, production and post-production process of medical equipment. The... Read More

FAQ: FDA Laser Notice No. 50 What you need to know about Laser Safety for United States and International markets What is FDA Laser Notice No. 50? Laser Notice No. 50 is an FDA guidance document that determines what components of IEC 60825 and IEC 60601-2-22 can be used to meet requirements found in 21CFR1040... Read More

IEC 61010-1 Third Edition 3rd Edition Risk Assessment: What you need to know The 3rd Edition of IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use – Part 1: General requirements, and thus, all national versions of this standard, introduced a new element that was not included in previous editions, the... Read More

Partner Corner: What’s New at SIQ New 9000 square meter facility and MET partnership provide more effective access to North American Certifications For more than 50 years, SIQ has provided comprehensive services for product testing & certification, management systems assessment, metrology, and training. Located in central Europe – Slovenia, SIQ maintains its international recognition and... Read More

What you should know about FCC Part 95: FAQ Recent revisions to FCC Part 95 for Personal Radio Services: Frequently Asked Questions. As radio devices have expanded their functionality and purpose, so have the standards that govern how they may be used. As of May 19, 2017, the FCC has adopted a series of reforms... Read More

What you should know about IEC 62368-1 HBSE FAQ IEC 62368-1 HBSE replacing IEC 60950-1 and IEC 60065: Frequently asked questions. Multimedia devices are rapidly converging and rapidly adopting new technology that enables better communication and performance. As a result, The line separating Audio/Visual equipment from IT products continues to be blurred. As new devices... Read More

How rugged are your products? Using MIL-STD-810 to improve the durability and ruggedness of commercial products. Although it was developed by the United States military, MIL-STD-810 is a test methodology that is used by many manufacturers now, regardless of whether they plan to sell to the U.S. Department of Defense. MIL-STD-810G allows for tailoring an... Read More